Katherine Burke
September 19, 1928 ~ May 3, 2022
Katherine Burke, nee Sherlock, 93. Formerly of Farmington Hills, Michigan, She died Tuesday May 3, 2022 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born September 19, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to John and Ann Gorman Sherlock. She met the love of her life, Don, at the Irish American Club in Detroit. She raised her family in Farmington Hills. Though devoted to her family, she had many interests which included travel, dance, golf and gardening. She was an exceptional businesswoman who owned and operated multiple enterprises.
Katherine was the beloved wife of the late Donald Burke. Cherished mother of Ann Burke, Delia (Brian) Quinlan, Laura (Donald) Hauser, John (Winifred) Burke, Mary Rita Burke, Thomas (Lori) Burke, Katherine (Kevin) Wietecha, the late Agnes (Larry) Niemi, and Donald Burke. Adored grandmother of Katherine Patricia, Brian, Sarah, Colleen, John, Ryan, Barbara Ann, Katherine Mary, Ann Margaret, Nora, Donald, Maggie, Joseph, James, Delia, Katherine Margaret, John, Thomas, and Katherine Grace. Loving great grandmother of 23. Surviving sisters Margaret, Mary and many nieces and nephews. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents John and Ann Sherlock, husband Donald Burke, daughter, Aggie Niemi, siblings Dominic, Abbie, John, Richard, Hannah and James.
Visitation for Katherine will be Sunday, May 8 from 2 – 7 pm at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory at 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday , May 9 at 11 am at St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 East Edgewood Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Her life was a blessing, her memory treasured. She was loved beyond words and will be missed forever.
Memories and condolences for Katherine may be made at www.orileybranson.com
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Mrs. Burke was a mixture of love, practicality, intelligence, loyalty, humor and so much more. You could always count on her to say exactly what was on her mind. I remember sitting in her house and hearing “Oh Delia, you…(or whoever)” and some statement that was shockingly direct and true. I may not have been her child, but I wasn’t spared either and appreciate her wisdom to this day. She was extended family for me from the age of 7. So entertaining, so much fun. Having nine children of her own wasn’t enough, her arms were extended around others, including myself. She sat with me when I got out of surgery at age 14 after being in an accident that took the life of my dad and brother and left most of the rest of the family hospitalized. Even though she had 9 kids at home both older and younger than me, she was there. My mother loved Mrs. Burke and kept in touch with her until Mom died a few years ago, long after they both moved out of the neighborhood in Farmington Hills. I’m so glad she was a part of my life! And I am sending much love to her family who are missing her greatly today.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our love to the whole Burke family, we wish we could have been able to attend the services for this very special Lady! Love, Chris & Lynda Cullen
Thank you, Kathy! This was a lovely tribute to my mom. We all feel the same about your family! Delia
Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Jenny & Chris Mattina
God bless you. You are an awesome lady. RIP The O’Hagans